Spring Break Camps 2012 Kids Activities Blog

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Spring Break is almost here and the kids will be home for a whole week….a WHOLE WEEK! Do you have plans to keep them busy and entertained? Need a few ideas? Check out our list of Spring Break Camps. Your kids will love getting out of the house, being active, learning, and hanging out with new and old friends. Also, thank you to our friends at North Texas Kids sharing their great list of Spring Break Day Camps with us!

ADDISON Spring Break Day Camps

D-BAT Dallas – 15605 Wright Bros. Dr., Addison, TX 75001. For more information, please call 972.387.3228 or visit the D-BAT website. You can also follow D-BAT on Facebook.

All-Aspects Camp, Date: 3/12/2012 – 3/16/2012 From: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. For ages 12 & under. Players will be divided by age; bring baseball equipment & sack lunch. Cost $250.
Fielding & Hitting Clinic, Tue 3/13/2012 From: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. For ages 9 & up. Cost is $75.
Pitching & Hitting Clinic, Wed 3/14/2012 From: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. For ages 9 & up. Cost is $75.
Hitting, Hitting & More Hitting Clinic, Thurs 3/15/2012 From: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. For ages 9 & up. Cost is $75.

Spring Break Day Camps in ALLEN

Kids R Kids in West Allen – 1223 North Alma Drive Allen, Texas 75013. Kids R Kids AllenTake the CHALLENGE this Spring Break with our ULTIMATE SPORTS WEEK! Our K-5th grade students will be heading to the park for a day of Team Challenges on Tuesday, and then touring the Dallas Cowboys ™ Stadium on Thursday! Gym Station's Fitness Adventures Field Day will be on Friday! We have added Drama with the Dramatic Difference on Monday as well! Join us for a week of fun and excitement!For more information, please call 214-667-7777 or email in**@ki************.com. Be sure to visit the Kids R Kids website.

ARLINGTON Day Camps over Spring Break

Putt-Putt Golf– Great Spring Break Camps March 12 – 16 from 8:00 – 6:00 pm. For kids ages 5-13. Weekly Rate: $150, Daily Rate: $45. (Must register 3 days in advance.) 2004 W Pleasant Ridge Rd. (Parks Mall). For more information, please call the Camp Hotline is: 817-897-6996 or visit the Putt Putt Golf Website.

Spring Break Day Camps in CARROLLTON

Bounce U Create & Bounce Spring Art Camp – 3050 N. Josey Lane, ( SE corner of Josey and Frankford, next to the Harbor Freight). Visit the Wizarding World of BounceU and explore the sights, sounds and fun that lie within! Did you know the word Abracadabra comes from the Hebrew expression, I create as I speak. This week your little ones will be transformed into little wizards as they create their own costume! Please send your child with a Men's plain, blue t-shirt (the bigger the shirt the longer it will be for their costume). Camp will take place Mon-Thurs, March 12-14. Full Day camp is available 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Please send a sack lunch M-W. Pizza provided on Thursday). Cost for full day camp is $119 for the week, $109 siblings or returning campers, Daily Rate $50/$45 siblings. Half Day 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.(please send a sack lunch) or 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cost for half day camp is $65/60 siblings, daily rate $25/20 siblings. For more information, please call (972) 939-5000 or visit the Bounce U website.

COLLINSVILLE Spring Break Camps

Camp Tonkawa – 1036 CR 203, Collinsville Tx. 76233. Our mission is to reconnect mankind with nature with our “hands on” teaching of ancient Native American skills of nature awareness and primitive wilderness survival. The Camp Tonkawa property is a certified wildlife refuge. Our woods of oak and junipers have plenty of trails, a small creek, fishing pond, swimming pond, pasture, organic garden, barn and a long house. Our staff is professionally trained in Leadership, Youth Development & Play, and Mental Health & Behavior. For more information, please call visit the Camp Tonkawa website. You can also follow Camp Tonkawa on Facebook.

Western Days Spring Camp – Monday, March 12th (10am) through Wednesday, March 14th (3pm) and Wednesday 21st through Friday the 23rd. Costs: $250/$100 Deposit will secure your spot. Includes all meals. Length of Time: 3 FULL days, 2 nights. Class Description – This camp was designed for the younger horse lover, aged 9 to 13 years. Come play “Cowboys and Indians” with us, Camp Tonkawa style! A three day camp will have half a day with horses: controlled riding sessions, grooming, feeding, a trail ride. Also will include archery, canoeing, a scavenger hunt, games and crafts. Sleep in Indian Tipis, eat Dutch oven cooking, and just have a rodeo of fun. We have a swimming pond, so bring provisions to enjoy. NOTE : All classes have a minimum number of registrants to make or sorry to say it will be cancelled. So bring your friends and tell everyone you know. Some classes are listed but are not currently on the schedule for the upcoming year. If your group has an interest we can schedule a date for you. Large Family Rates are available. Scout and other large groups of 12 or more are eligible for a group discount, contact us for more information.
Trot Horsemanship Day Camp – March 15th 2012. Costs: $75. Length of Time: 10am – 3pm. A fun filled day for you “Horse Lovers”. Cpme improve your riding skills with fun activities. Prerequisite is the Basic Horsemanship Day Camp and pre-approval by our staff. We hope you’ll remember what we taught you and can now practice it all. This will include the haltering, leading, grooming, tacking up and then riding. Followed by the cooling out and feeding. We’ll start with an introductory ride working on proper posture, cueing and gaits. A horse Obstacle Course will be used to make it interesting and to measure your progress. Then we’ll hit the road for a Trail Ride. Bring your own lunch. Space is limited since each person will need their own horse for the day, so register early. Extra classes can be scheduled if need. Class limit 6-8. Age 10 years old and up. FYI : Camp Tonkawa DOES have some various size helmets, or bring your own. Medical Release Waivers are required – NO EXCEPTIONS.
Spring Nature Camp – Sunday, March 13th (10am) through Tuesday, March 15th (3pm). Costs: $180/$100 Deposit will secure your spot. Includes all meals. Length of Time: 3 FULL days, 2 nights. Three days of FUN in the woods, for your 7-13 year olds. Learn about the plants and wildlife in our area through fun games and nature awareness activities. Your will also be taught basic camping skills, canoeing, archery, songs, games and crafts. What a fun way to reconnect with nature during the springtime of year. Younger children can have parents accompany them, arrangements must be made on individual basis. Teach them to love nature at an early age is a special gift they have throughout their lives, that will benefit not only them but our earth.
Primitive Skills Survival Class 1 and 2 Combo – March 16th-18th. Costs:$150 for adults 16yrs up, $120 for 12-15yrs, $100 for 8-11yrs with adult. Length of Time: Begins at 9:30am on the first day and goes through 2:30pm on the last day. 3 FULL days 2 nights. At any time, anywhere, things can go wrong and you might find yourself in a survival situation. You can survive 3 minutes without oxygen, 3 hours without shelter in extreme conditions, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food. To stay alive, you must find or build a shelter, obtain “safe” drinking water, start a fire and gather food. Survival 1 class will teach you how to build a simple shelter using natural materials, start a fire without matches, and find safe drinking water. Nature’s Supermarket is always open with a buffet of choices. Learning to gather and prepare wild edibles throughout the seasons is an exciting adventure, that includes both plant materials and animals. Then knowing how to prepare them into palatable meals is the next important step. Survival 2 class covers the three aspects of Wild Edible Plants, Wild Meats, and Primitive Cooking. Note: For more information about this class, refer to Primitive Survival 1 and Primitive Survival 2 pages. Together you have the whole “Shelter, Water, Fire, Food” bases covered for complete survival. Outdoor solar showers will be available. We have a swimming pond, so bring provisions to enjoy. NOTE : All classes have a minimum number of registrants to make or sorry to say it will be cancelled. So bring your friends and tell everyone you know. Some classes are listed but are not currently on the schedule for the upcoming year. If your group has an interest we can schedule a date for you. Large Family Rates are available. Scout and other large groups of 12 or more are eligible for a group discount, contact us for more information.

Spring Break Day Camps in DALLAS

Dallas Heritage Village – Located at 1515 South Harwood Street, Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park is conveniently located near the heart of downtown Dallas, close to the junction of Interstates 30 and 35. The 19th century was a time of extraordinary change in how we connected to the world around us. Advances in science meant that suddenly we could talk to someone across thousands of miles on the telephone, get news updates almost instantly through the telegraph and travel at speeds never before imagined on the train. During Spring Fling – Create your own tin can telephone as you discover what life was like before the iPhone, Can you telegraph as fast as you can text?, Explore how plants were shared with friends and family at the Farmstead, Listen in on the party line as you learn about the Village’s history through the cell phone tour. All this and more! Join us as we get connected, nineteenth century style, at Dallas Heritage Village. Tuesday, March 13, 2012 through Friday, March 16, 2012, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hands-on Activities: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Adults $9.00, Children 4-12 $5.00, Seniors $7.00. For more information, please call or visit the Dallas Heritage website. You can also follow Dallas Heritage Village on Facebook. Dallas Zoo – 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E), Dallas, TX 75203. The Zoo is located three miles south of downtown Dallas, on I-35E at the Marsalis exit. For grades PreK – 5th. Spend your vacation Island Hopping at Spring Break Camp at the Dallas Zoo! Each day, children are broken out into grade level appropriate classes and take a trip around the world, island style, without ever leaving the Dallas Zoo! Receive 5% off your total camp cost when you sign up multiple kids or for multiple camp days! Daily Camp hours are 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and cost $45/members & $50/non-members per day. Beforecare is available from 8:00 am – 9:00 am daily and costs $5/members & $6/non-members per day. Aftercare is available from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm and cost $10/members & $12/non-members per day. Beforecare & Aftercare: Pre-registration is required. Beforecare is available from 8-9 AM and aftercare is available from 4-6 PM. To sign up for any of these programs, please print out, complete, and fax, email, or mail the registration forms. For more information, call 469-554-7300, email ed*******@da*******.com or visit the Dallas Zoo website. You can also follow the Dallas Zoo Facebook page.

Mad About Madagascar, Monday, 3/12/2012. Like learning about lemurs? Find fossas facinating? Journey with us to the “land that time forgot”and discover unique animals found only in Madagascar.
Voyage To Galapagos, Tuesday, 3/13/2012. Expeditions abound as we voyage to Isabela, Espanola, and Fernandina, just a few of the Enchanted Islands that make up the Galapagos archipelago.
Outback Adventure, Wednesday, 3/14/2012. G ™ day, Mate! Get ready for marsupial mania as we explore our new koala habitat and Australia exhibits, in addition to learning about some unique cultural traditions from Down Under!
Cruise The Caribbean! Thursday, 3/15/2012. Meet some critters of the Caribbean on this more than 3 hour tour! Take a tropical adventure, vacation cruise style, and discover the natural wonders of several Caribbean islands. There is plenty to explore, even if the weather starts getting rough!
Indonesian Isles! Friday, 3/16/2012. Journey to the other side of the world to find Komodo dragons, tigers and more! With forests covering over half of the land, there are many places for these animals to inhabit on the islands of Indonesia.

Museum of Nature and Science Discovery Camps – The Nature Building is located at 3535 Grand Avenue; the Science Building is located at 1318 South Second Avenue. Monday, March 12 – Friday, March 16, 9:15am-3pm. Before and after care available. Discovery Camp sessions are broken down by grade level, kindergarten – 6th grade, in order to tailor the curriculum and activities to the abilities of each group. Read more about the daily topics below, then choose the registration method you prefer: online, phone, fax or mail. Hurry – spaces are limited! Price: $200 members / $225 non-members, Before Care: $30/week (sold for the entire week only), After Care: $40/week (sold for the entire week only). For more information, please call or visit the Museum of Nature and Science website. You can also follow the Museum of Nature and Science Facebook page.

Monday: Ocean Explorers – From the depths of the ocean to the crest of the wave crashing onto land, discover what lurks beneath the water’s surface, ocean science and underwater ecosystems.
Tuesday: Digging and Dinos – Buried in the earth are fossils and artifacts that tell us about life before our time. Explore the study of paleontology and archeology as you unearth the past.
Wednesday: Out of this World – A vast sky with stars, planets, the sun and moon lies overhead. Engage in hands-on activities to find out more about the universe around us and our planet earth.
Thursday: Bio Science – You and I are living organisms, so are our pets, bugs, trees and even microscopic life we can’t see! Learn more about biology and the study of life and living organisms.
Friday: Countertop Chemistry – Have you ever helped bake a cake in the kitchen or watched a fireworks show? Discover the science of chemistry through exciting experiments.

Sportsplex – 5702 Alpha Rd, Dallas, Tx 75240. Camps available March 12th – 16th, 2012. For more information, please call (972)385-5416 or visit the Sportsplex website.

Basketball Camp – 2nd – 6th Grade, 10:30a – 2:30p. $225/week or $65/day.
Athletic Development Speed/Agility/Vertical Explosiveness – 6th – 12th Grade, 9:00 – 10:00a. Cost is $65/week or $20/day.
Athletic Development Strength/Power – 6th – 12th Grade, 3:00 – 4:00p. Cost $65/week or $20/day.
Baseball Camp – 2nd – 6th Grade, 10:30a – 2:30p. Cost is $225/week or $65/day.
Volleyball Camp – 3rd – 6th Grade, 10:30a – 2:30p. Cost is $225/week or $65/day.
Volleyball Elite Skills Clinic – March 13th – 15th, 7th – 10th Grade, 2:00 – 5:00p. Cost is $135/3 days.

Texas Discovery Gardens – Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd; Dallas, TX 75210. Get out of the house and into the gardens with your family during spring break. Enjoy discovery themed family friendly activities. Click the link to view daily activities. March 12 – 16 from 11:00 AM till 03:00 PM. Cost: $8/adults; $6/seniors 60+; $4/children 3-11. Ages targeted are 3 to 12; all ages welcome. For more information, please visit call (214) 428-7476 x 341 or visit the Texas Discovery Gardens website. You can also follow the Texas Discovery Gardens Facebook page. Trinity River Audubon Center – 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217. Dallas recently changed the name of the street. If Great Trinity Forest Way does not show up on maps or GPS, please try 6500 S. Loop 12. Experience outdoor fun and learning with Audubon Adventure Day Camps. Your child will be outside, enjoying hands-on learning and exploring the wonders of nature. We’ll hike, track wildlife, learn birding and other outdoor skills, create nature art, and conduct field studies all while learning to better care for our amazing North Texas home. Our experienced and caring educators will nurture your child’s love of nature and deliver an unforgettable spring break experience full of adventure, growth, and good times. Per day camp: Non-members Price: $50.00, Members Price: $45.00 or sign up for the whole week for Non-members Price: $225.00, Members Price: $195.00. For more information or to register, please visit the TRAC website.

Monday, March 12: OWL PROWL – Discover owls “ the giants of the night sky. Feel an owl feather and take a close look at owl talons, skulls and study skins. Learn how owls turn their heads so far around and how they fly so silently. Dissect an owl pellet and prowl the forest looking for roosts. Check nest boxes for nesting owls and chicks. Practice making owl calls to use at home and learn to identify owls by their calls. What a hoot! *Campers bring sack lunch; snacks are provided.
Tuesday, March 13: HUMMINGBIRD HO DOWN – Spread your wings and hum along as we explore the smallest birds in the sky. We ™ll discover hummingbirds “ how fast their wings beat, how they build nests, what types of sounds they make, how they fly backwards and sideways. We ™ll taste their favorite food, fill and hang hummingbird feeders together and plant a hummingbird garden then hide-out and watch for them to arrive. *Campers bring sack lunch; snacks are provided.
Wednesday, March 14: HERONS & EGRETS – Wade into the fun with an exciting day on the water. We ™ll explore the pond with the graceful herons and egrets and use kayaks and canoes to get a bird's-eye view of the water. We ™ll sneak out to the bird blind and watch these birds hunt and fish for frogs, crawfish and snakes and we ™ll meet some of their favorite foods up close. We ™ll even try fishing the heron way! (This camp requires a change of clothes). *Campers bring sack lunch; snacks are provided.
Thursday, March 15: BIRDS IN THE ˜HOOD (CITY BIRDS) -Discover the amazing birds that share our urban home. Feel feathers, taste an edible insect, make a bird feeder for home, and learn to use binoculars and field guides. Try out a spotting scope. Learn to identify 10 common birds by sight and sound and make a nature journal to record what you see. Hold a homing pigeon and set it free to watch it navigate home. Together, we ™ll learn some simple things we can do to make our home more bird-friendly. *Campers bring sack lunch; snacks are provided.
Friday, March 16: HAWKS & FALCONS – Fly high with hawks and falcons! We ™ll set out on an expedition to find them with binoculars and spotting scopes and learn to tell hawk from falcon and vulture. We ™ll learn to make hawk calls and identify them by ear. We ™ll meet a live bird of prey up close and study its powerful beak and talons to learn how it hunts. Together, we ™ll build kestrel nest boxes to help with our kestrel conservation monitoring project. *Campers bring sack lunch; snacks are provided.

EULESS Spring Break Camps

Ice Skating Spring Break Camp at the Dr. Pepper Star Center – Activities both on and off the ice and all skaters will be supervised the entire time. Spend Spring break on the ice with us at the Euless facility. Parents, you can drop off your skaters at 12:15 and pick them up at 4:15pm. Camp offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (March 12-14). Pick one day ($25/day) or do all three ($65/3 days). This camp is for skaters ages 6-12 years. Don't miss out! Call 817-267-4233 x0 to register over the phone. Email Darlene Cain at dc***@da*********.com for more information. Visit the Dr Pepper StarCenter website for more information!

Spring Break Day Camps in FLOWER MOUND

Art House – Studio Art House camps are a great way to make art friends while learning new techniques to express creative ideas and proudly finish artworks to take home. The camps fill up quickly so if you choose to not include Credit Card information with your sign-up, please call us or stop in to take care of the payment as soon as possible to confirm your reservation. Students staying all day may bring a sack lunch, supervision is provided from noon until 1:00 pm. For more information, please visit the Art House website.

Chameleon Color Wheel – Learn about primary and secondary colors by creating a chameleon with watercolor that changes color. It is a fun and exciting way to learn how to mix colors. For Age: 4-6 or 7-12, Mon, 03/12/2012 from 9:00 – 12:00. Cost $40.
Tie Dye Tee Shirt – The art of Tie-dyeing process involves a blend of chemistry, and artistic placement of color. When successfully merged, this combination results in intricate images of brilliant and durable color – a reflection of the artist’s imagination. Dyes form strong molecular bond to the fiber and last the life of the fabric. In comparison, things like screen prints, transfers and fabric paints are all far less durable than dyes since they merely stick to the surface of the fabric until they shrink, crack and peel away from being washed and worn. Dyed fabrics are inherently more comfortable to wear since dyes don’t reduce breathability or alter surface texture. For Age: 4-6 or 7-12, Mon 03/12/2012 from 1:00 – 4:00. Cost: $ 40.
Gauguin Inspired Reverse Color Landscape – This playful landscape will spur the imagination as the artist creates a stylistic image using complimentary colors. It is a design inspired by the expressive work of Paul Gauguin who used color to show feeling. For Age: 4-6 or 7-12, Tues 03/13/2012 from 9:00 – 12:00. Cost: $ 40.
Mask – A mask will be created with personal design while learning the elements of design as a guide. There are many fun materials at the disposal of the designer to make their creation. For Age: 4-6 or 7-12, Tues 03/13/2012 from 1:00 – 4:00. Cost: $ 40.
One Two Paint a Shoe – This camp will be a guide through the process of designing and then painting a shoe or boot for display or to be wearable art.For Age: 4 to 6 or 7-12. Wed 03/14/2012 from 9:00 – 12:00.Required Materials: Bring an old or a new shoe or boot.Cost: $ 40.
Accordion Sketchbook/ Brag Book – This accordian sketchbook is fun to make and can be used for a sketchbook or photos can be pasted in for a great brag book. For Age: 4 to 6 and 7-12. Wed 03/14/2012 from 1:00 – 4:00. Cost: $ 40.
Watercolor Sunset Silhouette – Learn how to make a beautiful sunset in watercolor and create an interesting silhouette.For Age: 4 to 6 and 7 to 12. Thurs 03/15/2012 from 9:00 – 12:00. Cost: $ 40.
Drawing with Complimentary Colors – Learn about complimentary color and design while creating a fun and interesting drawing with markers. Also learn other ways to expand your drawing skills and creativity. For Age: 4 to 6 and 7 to 12. Thurs 03/15/2012 from 1:00 – 4:00. Cost: $ 40.
Cartooning in Color – Learn how to do cartooning in color. For Age: 7 to 12, Fri 03/16/2012 from 1:00 – 4:00 or for ages 4 to 6, Fri 03/16/2012 from 9:00 – 12:00. Cost: $ 40.
Boat and Fish Mobile – This fun projects provides the opportunity to learn constructive art, sculpturing and how to create a mobile. For Age: 7 to 12, Fri 03/16/2012 from 9:00 – 12:00 or ages 4 to 6, Fri 1:00 – 4:00. Cost: $ 40.

Color Me Mine – Spring Break is March 12-16! Ages 6+ Snacks are provided. Campe are available from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Costs are $40 for each half day class, $160 for M-F (morning OR afternoon class) 5 classes total, $320 for M-F (morning AND afternoon classes) 10 classes total. Discounts: $5 off each camp when you sign up for multiple camps OR $5 off each camp when siblings sign up together. If you would like your child to stay all day, there is no extra charge. Pack them a lunch and we will watch movies together in between classes! For more information, please call (972)899-9911 or visit the Color Me Mine website.

Handprint Cookie Jar: We’ll put your handprints all over so you’ll never know who ate all the cookies! Monday, 9am-12pm.
Groovy Peace Platter: Splatter technique makes this platter super original! Monday, 1pm-4pm.
Two-piece Bubble Bathroom Set: Bubble up with this cool painting technique for your toothbrushes and soap! Just don’t put your toothbrush IN the soap.. Tuesday, 9am-12pm.
Super Spiderman Bank: Your very own neigherhood friendly Spiderman to keep your money safe from evil-doers! Tuesday, 1pm-4pm.
Popcorn Bowl: Turn your fingerprints into popcorn on a bowl truly worthy of movie time snacks! Wednesday, 9am-12pm.
Groovy Peace Vase: Paint a huge peace sign that you can put beautiful flowers in. Wednesday, 1pm – 4pm.
Mickey Mouse Chip & Dip Bowl: Dip and munch with your favorite Disney pal! Guaca-holy-mole! Thursday 9am-12pm.
Dinosaurs!: Paint back to the prehistoric era with your very own terrifying T-Rex! But watch out for their Jurassic bite! Thursday, 1pm-4pm.
TV Trays with Tiles: Everyone needs a tray to hold all their cups and saucers for dinner time! We will paint a full size wooden tray with handles decorated with personalized tiles. Friday, 9am-12pm.
Learn to Draw: From monkeys to dogs to cats to frogs, learn step by step how to draw your favorite animals! Friday, 1pm-4pm.

Wellington Spring Break Volleyball Camp – for kids grades 5-8. We will be holding a 4-day volleyball camp here at Wellington during the week of Spring Break for 5^th through 8^th graders. It is open to anyone (girls AND BOYS welcome); you don’t have to live in Wellington to participate! The camp will last for 2 hours daily from 10 am until 12 pm, starting Monday, March 12, 2012. It will end with a tournament on Thursday, March 15. Cost is $40 per person. It will be taught by Inta Jensen, an experienced volleyball veteran. Registration forms are available here at the Fitness Center or may be downloaded from our website at: Click here. Please call the Fitness Director at 972-874-8329, email us at fi*****@we***********.net , or stop by the Fitness Office for more information. WinKids – 3000 Waketon. For more information, please call (972) 355 9988 or visit the WinKids website.

Day Camps -When the schools close for Spring Break, Win Kids closes for regular classes and hosts 3-Hour Spring Break Camps. Win Kids will take the GOLD this Spring Break with Summer Olympic themed camps. Be ready for high energy fun, lots of friends and your favorite coaches! Camps are each day during Spring Break from either 9:00 – 12:00 or 1:00 – 4:00. Cost $25 each. $5 off for siblings!
The Works Camps (9:00 am – 4:00 pm),1 day – $55 2 days – $99,3 days – $140 4 days – $180, 5 days – $210
Cartwheel Clinics – $20, 3 yr olds and up, Divided by Age Group. Intensive work session designed to learn and perfect this important gymnastic and lifetime skill. Wednesday March 14 12:30 – 1:30, Thursday March 15 4:15 – 5:15, or Saturday March 17 10:00 – 11:00am.
Backhandspring Clinics – $20, 5 yr olds and up, Divided by Age Group & Level Intensive session with drills and progressions designed to help learn and perfect the standing and round off back handspring. Monday March 12 5:30 – 6:30, Thursday March 15 5:30 – 6:30, or Saturday March 17 11:00 – 12:00.
Trampoline Clinics – $20, 5 yr olds and up, Divided by Age Group Intensive trampoline session including safety, spotting, basic to intermediate jumps, tumble trak, Mini and Double mini skills. Monday March 12 4:15 – 5:15 or Tuesday March 13 12:00 – 1:00.
Advanced Tumble Clinic – $20, 7 yr olds and up Divided by Age Group Intensive, Advanced Tumbling Class. Students must already have a back handspring without help to attend this clinic. Thursday March 15 6:30 – 7:30.
Cheerleading Camp – $30, 3 – 5 year olds Preschool Cheer Camp or 6 & up Grade School Cheerleading Camp. An intensive camp session working on jumps, cheers, chants, tumbling and stunts. 3 – hour camp. Tuesday March 13 1:00 – 4:00.
Hip Hop Dance Central – $25, 6 yr olds and up Divided by Age Group. Intensive dance camp teaching hip hop moves and choreography as well as Kinect Dance Central Games in the theater to reinforce new moves. 1 ½ hour camp. Tuesday March 13 5:00 – 6:30.
Swim Clinic – $25, 4 yr olds and up – Must be able to swim unassisted for half a pool length. Swim, splash and learn pool safety, play water games and have all kinds of wacky swim races and fun in the warm, indoor pool. 2-hour clinic. Monday March 12 5:30 – 7:30 or Wednesday March 14 10:00 – 12:00.

Day Camps in FORT WORTH for Spring Break

Campitivity Day Camp – Camp helps build confidence, independence and a love of nature in children. Camptivity combines all the benefits of traditional camp experiences with the flexibility and convenience of a central location. For more than 10 years, experienced staff transforms summer fun with a one-of-a-kind day camp experience for children entering kindergarten through eighth grade. A counselor assistant program is available for students entering ninth through 12th grade. From swimming and team sports to archery, fishing, outdoor living skills and arts and crafts, campers experience all the adventures summer day camp has to offer. Each activity is designed to teach new skills, encourage friendships and instill a sense of accomplishment. Camptivity has two locations and all the summer fun a camper can handle: Lockheed Martin Recreation Area, southwest of Fort Worth and Lyle Lodge, on Eagle Mountain Lake in Azle. Fort Worth Zoo – Travel to exotic destinations at the Fort Worth Zoo this Spring Break and still be home in time for dinner! Each day of Spring Break Camp we ™ll touch down in a different part of the world and your junior traveler will get his or her Zoo passport stamped (all while avoiding those pesky baggage fees). Your child will be immersed in the local culture, learning about the area's wildlife, habitats and current conservation efforts. Spring Break Camp is a day camp for first through sixth grade students that include crafts, games, animal presentations and a daily trip into the Zoo. Campers must pack a lunch each day and snacks will be provided. March 12 & 13 and March 15 & 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Before- and after-care available. Children in grades first through sixth. $75 for one day; $120 for two days; $200 for all four days. Zoo members receive a 10 percent discount with valid Zoo membership. For more information or to register, please visit the Fort Worth Zoo website. Putt-Putt Golf – Great Spring Break Camps March 12 – 16 from 8:00 – 6:00 pm. For kids ages 5-13. Weekly Rate: $150, Daily Rate: $45. (Must register 3 days in advance.) 7001 Calmont Avenue (1-30 @ Green Oaks Blvd. Near Ridgmar Mall). For more information, please call the Camp Hotline is: 817-897-6996 or visit the Putt Putt Golf Website.

FRISCO Spring Break Day Camps

Sci-Tech Discovery Center– 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034. Flowers are blooming and allergies are on the rise… it’s time for Spring Break Camp at Sci-Tech Discovery Center! We’ve got two new themes for young scientists to explore: “Get Your Game On” and “Splash”. Camps are designed to accommodate specific age groups as follows: 5-7 year olds and 8-11 year olds. Session Price: Members: $85/ child, Non-Members: $95/ child. Extended Care (for the week): $15/ child. These week-long sessions are perfect for the holidays when you have a young one on holiday. For more information, please call Alysha at (972) 546-3050×106 or visit the Sci-Tech Discovery Center website. You can also follow the Sci-Tech Discovery Center Facebook page.

SPLASH! – 10:00am-12:00pm – Make a Splash with our “SPLASH!” camp. Prepare to get wet as we spend the week discovering the world of water. Make your own rain, figure out why oil and water don't mix, and discover how some creatures really CAN walk on water! Through hands on experiments and demonstrations, you ™ll see just how important water is to the Earth and what you can do to protect this most valuable resource.
Get Your Game On – 1:00pm-3:00pm – Ready, set, go! Combining science with sports, we ™ll cover the basics like gravity, energy transfers, and friction. You ™ll design and build your own catapult to explore trajectory, test your balancing abilities, and try out some inertia activities. Whether you are a beginning athlete or an expert, discover the fun, exciting science behind sports.

Spring Break Day Camps in GRAPEVINE

Grapevine Community Activity Center Spring Break Camp – Looking for some fun on your Spring Break? You have found it at the CAC Spring Break Day Camp! The Kids will participate in supervised activities such as basketball, dodgeball, scavenger hunts,tournaments and team building exercises. Space is limited. Ages/Dates: 7-12 yrs., Mar. 12-16, Fee: $150. Time: 8 AM-6 PM. Campers must bring a sack lunch. Daily snacks/drinks will be provided. A maximum of six HERO participants are allowed. Campers should not be dropped off before 7:45 AM. The CAC is located at 1175 Municipal Way in Grapevine. For more information, please check out the 2012 Grapevine Activities Guide. Grapevine Vintage Railroad Depot – Spring Break is a great time to bring the whole family for a ride on the train! Trains run daily all week long with fun and games on board. Daily from March 10 to March 18, 2012, 1:00 pm. First Class ticket prices are: Adult 13+ $28, Child $18, Senior 55+ 26; Touring Class ticket prices are: Adult 13+ $20, Child $10, Senior 55+ $18. Grapevine Vintage Railroad Depot, 709 South Main Street, Grapevine, TX. For more information, please visit the Grapevine Texas website. Outdoor Adventure Day Camp– Outdoor Adventure Day Camps on Lake Grapevine offer 12 separate weeks of action-packed adventure in the great outdoors for Ages 4-13! Let your kids experience something different this summer in a fun and safe environment! Come for a day, week, or all summer long! Price ranges from $201 – 300 (week). Meadowmere Park, Lake Grapevine, 3000 Meadowmere Lane, Grapevine TX, 76051. For more information, please call 972-741-9169 or visit the Adventure Day Camp website. Spring Break Rock Climbing Camp – Team building exercises, and rental of all gear. Ages/Dates: 7-15 yrs., Mar. 12-16. Fee/Time: $99, Full Week, 9 AM-1 PM. For more information, please check out the 2012 Grapevine Activities Guide.

HURST Spring Break Day Camps

Putt-Putt Golf– Great Spring Break Camps March 12 – 16 from 8:00 – 6:00 pm. For kids ages 5-13. Weekly Rate: $150, Daily Rate: $45. (Must register 3 days in advance.) 609 NE Loop 820. For more information, please call the Camp Hotline is: 817-897-6996 or visit the Putt Putt Golf Website.

LEWISVILLE Day Camps over Spring Break

D-BAT Baseball and Softball Academy – 1500 Fairway Drive #1201, Lewisville, Texas. All camps are indoors. Ages 5-12. Camp times are 9:00 – 2:00. $250 for the week. Save $20 if registering for 2 or more camps. For more information, please call (972) 353-3322 or visit the D-BAT website.

Baseball All Aspects Camp – March 12 and 13. Cost is $100.
Baseball Fielding Camp – March 14. Cost is $75.
Baseball Hitting Camp – March 15. Cost is $75.
Baseball Pitching Camp – March 16. Cost is $75.
Softball Hitting Camp – March 16. Cost is $75.

Kims USA – Join Us Here at KIMS USA For a Fun filled week of Taekwondo Class, Open Gym, Sports, Field Trips, and Fun Games & Activities! Cost is $150 for the week. KIMS USA is located at 2150 Willow Grove Dr. Lewisville, TX 75067.For more information, please call (972) 315-1103 or visit the Kims USA website.

Spring Break McKINNEY Day Camps

Ice Skating Camp at the Dr. Pepper Star Center – Activities both on and off the ice and all skaters will be supervised the entire time. Spend Spring Break on the ice with us at the MCKINNEY at Craig Ranch facility. Camp times run 9:00am-12:30pm,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (March 13-15). Pick one day ($25/day) or do all three ($65/3 days). Ages 5-12 years old. Call 469-675-8327 to register over the phone or email Lisa Cushley @lc******@da*********.com for more information. Visit the Dr Pepper StarCenter website for more information!

PLANO Day Camps for Spring Break

Aqua Fit in Plano – You are going to have a Whale Of A Time at Aqua~Fit's Swim Camp! The dates for the spring break camp are March 13,14,15. It will be from 11:30 to 3:30. You can get more details by calling: 972-578-SWIM (7946) Or you may visit the Aqua Fit Plano website. Centerfield Baseball & Softball Academy – March 12-16, 9am-12pm, Ages 7-13. Cost is $120. This camp will cover all skills. We will focus on the proper fundamentals along with the mental aspects to help improve every players game. The camp will be conducted by Centerfield Academy’s Professional Staff. The first day of camp will be held at the facility (1805 E. Spring Creek Parkway Plano, TX 75074), the rest of the camp will be held at a local field TBA, weather permitting. Please check the website for field location and changes due to expected weather before you head to camp. We will post the field location as the camp gets nearer. For more information, please call 972-424-0723 or visit the Centerfield website. You can also follow Centerfield Academy on Facebook. Heritage Farmstead Museum– Join us for a Staycation and Spring Break Farm Fun. Visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour of the property while enjoying many hands-on activities, which will in-clude, milking Buttermilk, the Incredible Milking Cow, Washing Clothes, Feeding the farmstead fowl, Parlor games and Board Games will be set up all around the Farmstead. March 12 – 16, 2012, Open 10:00am until 4:30pm. $5.00 admission. Phone 972.881.0140. Heritage Farmstead is located at 1900 West 15th Street, Plano, TX, 75075. For more information please visit the Heritage Farmstead website. Join us for varying themes throughout the week which include:

MONDAY Outdoor Sensations Outdoor Cooking Demonstration
TUESDAY Dairy Day Cream Separator Demonstration
WEDNESDAY Step Back in Time Candle Dipping Demonstration Blacksmith Demonstration
THURSDAY A Look at our Sheep Wool Spinning Demonstration
FRIDAY Explore Nature Planting Seeds Demonstration

Kidokinetics – Spring Break Blast at 2 locations in Plano. Keep your kids active over the break with these fun, fitness camps for kids. March 12-16, 9:00 – 12:00. A great fitness experience for your children age 3 through 6 with 9 sports activities introduced as well as sports games, sports art, and a final day sports field day! Cost is $145 for the week. Locations at Messiah Lambs Early Childhood Learning Center at 1801 W. Plano Parkway and Christ United Methodist Christian Living Center at 3101 Coit Road. Contact sc***@ki**********.com for more information. PSA Plano – Visit the PSA Plano website more information and details.

Volleyball Camp, March 12-14, 2012 (Monday-Wednesday), 9:00am-12:00pm. Ages Kindergarten-5th Grade. Location: PSA1, 6500 Preston Meadow Drive, Plano Camp will include skills and scrimmages Low instructor-to-player ratio (1:10). $75 for all 3 days. Finish the Day at 4:00pm. $25 per day; lunch included.
Video Game Design – March 12-15, 2012 (Monday-Thursday), 9:00am-12:00pm. Ages 10-17. Location: PSA1, 6500 Preston Meadow Drive, Plano. $180 for all 4 days. “Finish the Day at 4:00pm. $25 per day; lunch included. This course provides students with a fun interactive look at the world of video game design and development. Students enrolled in this camp will learn the basics of video game design and produce several different interactive video games to share with their friends and family.
Robotics – March 12-15, 2012 (Monday-Thursday), 1:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 10-17. Location: PSA1, 6500 Preston Meadow Drive, Plano. $170 for all 4 days. Come early and play in FlexiPass 9:00am-1:00pm. $25 per day; lunch included. This course offers hands-on opportunities to build and program robots. Working in small teams, students will design robotics systems to compete in fun real-world activities.
FlexiPass Camp – March 12 – 16, 2012 (Monday-Friday), 9:00am-4:00pm. Ages Kindergarten-13 years. Location: PSA1, 6500 Preston Meadow Drive, Plano. $45 per day or $220 for 5 days. Lunch and snack included. Before/After Care is available for ALL camps; 7:30am-9:00am and 4:00pm-5:30pm. $8 per day.
Basketball Camp – March 12-14, 2012 (Monday-Wednesday), 9:00am-12:00pm. Ages Kindergarten-5th Grade. Location: PSA1, 6500 Preston Meadow Drive, Plano. Camp includes skills and scrimmages. Low instructor-to-player ratio (1:10); PSA Skills Academy Instructors. $75 for all 3 days. Finish the Day at 4:00pm. $25 per day; lunch included.
Soccer Camp – March 12-14, 2012 (Monday-Wednesday), 9:00am-12:00pm. Ages Kindergarten-5th Grade. Location: PSA1, 6500 Preston Meadow Drive, Plano. Camp includes skills and scrimmages. Low instructor-to-player ratio (1:10); PSA Skills Academy Instructors. $90 for all 3 days. Finish the Day at 4:00pm. $25 per day; lunch included.
Martial Arts Fun Camp – March 12-16, 2012 (Monday-Friday), 9:00am-12:00pm. Ages 8-13 years. Location: PSA1, 6500 Preston Meadow Drive, Plano. $125 for all 5 days. Finish the Day at 4:00pm. $25 per day; lunch included.
Martial Arts Belt Camp – 12:30pm-4:00pm, $185 for all 5 days.
Baseball Camp/Softball Camp – March 12-14, 2012, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 6-10 years. Location: PSA1, 6500 Preston Meadow Drive, Plano. $75 for all 3 days. Finish the Day at 9am-1:00pm. $25 per day; lunch included.

Texas Football Club – TFC will conduct a Spring Break Camp March 12-15, 2012 at the TFC Plano Facility located on the SE corner of Custer and Legacy. Camps run from Monday, March 12 – Thursday, March 15 from 9:00 – 11:00. Cost is $25 per player per day or $75 per player per week. For more information, please call or visit the Texas Football Club website.

Spring Break Day Camps in RICHARDSON

Precision Gymnastics and Tumbling – 1144 N. Plano Rd., Suite 104, Richardson, Texas. Precision Gymnastics & Tumbling faces E. Arapaho Rd, but enter from N. Plano Rd., just South of Dickeys Barbeque. (Unless traveling West on Arapho from Jupiter). Go to the back of the shopping area and make a right. We will be on the left hand side. Three options are available: Morning camp from 9:00 – 1:00, Afternoon camp from 1:00 – 5:00, or Full day camp from 9:00 – 5:00. Half day camps are $25 per day and full day camps are $49 with price reductions for multiple camps. There is also a 10% discount for siblings. For more information, please call (972) 907-2248 or visit the Precision Gymnastics and Tumbling website.

Pre-School Gymnastics -Ages 3, 4 & 5
Girls Gymnastics – Ages 6 & up
Tumbling – Ages 6 & up
Boys Gymnastics – Ages 6 & up

Day Camps in SACHSE for Spring Break

Capricorn Equestrian Center– 6101 Ben Road Sachse, TX 75048. Camps are 9:00 am “ 5:00 pm for ages 6-14. Cost is $65 per day or $275 for the week. Campers are divided into groups according to riding experience, comfort level, or age. Groups are then taught safety around horses, how to saddle and bridle, and are matched to a horse with the camper's needs in mind. Every day features two one-hour lessons on horseback. In addition to riding, campers will learn about taking care of horses by helping with traditional barn chores like feeding, watering, and grooming horses as well as cleaning the barn area. Other activities during the week include outside games, arts and crafts, games on horseback, and horse costume/grooming contests. On Friday, Capricorn hosts a camper horse show for family and friends to attend. Capricorn provides the horses, tack, and helmets*. Our facility also includes an air-conditioned lunchroom and refrigerators for campers to use. Remember, most of the day will be spent outside, so take that into account when preparing your child for each day of camp. If in doubt about whether to bring something, please consult our staff ” they're happy to help. Following is a general list of items we ask campers to bring – Sack lunch and snacks, Plenty of water, Long pants and hard sole shoes or boots to ride in, A comfortable change of clothes for non-riding activities, Sunscreen, Horse treats. Students under 18 must wear protective headgear, so riding helmets are furnished. However, students can wear bike helmets with written parental permission. For more information, please call (972) 530-1124 or visit the Capricorn Equestrian Center website. You can also follow Capricorn Equestrian Center on Facebook.

SOUTHLAKE Spring Break Day Camps

Chameleon Color Wheel – Learn about primary and secondary colors by creating a chameleon with watercolor that changes color. It is a fun and exciting way to learn how to mix colors. For Age: 4-6 or 7-12, Mon, 03/12/2012 from 9:00 – 12:00. Cost $40.
Tie Dye Tee Shirt – The art of Tie-dyeing process involves a blend of chemistry, and artistic placement of color. When successfully merged, this combination results in intricate images of brilliant and durable color – a reflection of the artist’s imagination. Dyes form strong molecular bond to the fiber and last the life of the fabric. In comparison, things like screen prints, transfers and fabric paints are all far less durable than dyes since they merely stick to the surface of the fabric until they shrink, crack and peel away from being washed and worn. Dyed fabrics are inherently more comfortable to wear since dyes don’t reduce breathability or alter surface texture. For Age: 4-6 or 7-12, Mon 03/12/2012 from 1:00 – 4:00. Cost: $ 40.
Gauguin Inspired Reverse Color Landscape – This playful landscape will spur the imagination as the artist creates a stylistic image using complimentary colors. It is a design inspired by the expressive work of Paul Gauguin who used color to show feeling. For Age: 4-6 or 7-12, Tues 03/13/2012 from 9:00 – 12:00. Cost: $ 40.
Mask – A mask will be created with personal design while learning the elements of design as a guide. There are many fun materials at the disposal of the designer to make their creation. For Age: 4-6 or 7-12, Tues 03/13/2012 from 1:00 – 4:00. Cost: $ 40.
One Two Paint a Shoe – This camp will be a guide through the process of designing and then painting a shoe or boot for display or to be wearable art.For Age: 4 to 6 or 7-12. Wed 03/14/2012 from 9:00 – 12:00.Required Materials: Bring an old or a new shoe or boot.Cost: $ 40.
Accordion Sketchbook/ Brag Book – This accordian sketchbook is fun to make and can be used for a sketchbook or photos can be pasted in for a great brag book. For Age: 4 to 6 and 7-12. Wed 03/14/2012 from 1:00 – 4:00. Cost: $ 40.
Cartooning in Color – Cartooning is one of our most requested camp classes. Register early, this one fills up quickly. Students will learn step by step on how to draw cartoon characters with emphasis on expressions and action. The characters will then be given color that makes the frame pop with excitement. For Age: 4 to 6, Thurs 03/15/2012 from 9:00 – 12:00 or ages 7-12 from 1:00 – 4:00. Cost: $ 40.
Drawing with Complimentary Colors – Learn about complimentary color and design while creating a fun and interesting drawing with markers. Also learn other ways to expand your drawing skills and creativity. For Age: 7 to 12, Thurs 03/15/2012 from 9:00 – 12:00 or ages 4-6 from 1:00 – 4:00. Cost: $ 40.
Watercolor Sunset Silhouette – Learn how to make a beautiful sunset in watercolor and create an interesting silhouette. For Age: 4 to 6 and 7 to 12, Fri 03/16/2012 from 9:00 – 12:00. Cost: $ 40.
Boat and Fish Mobile – This fun project provides the opportunity to learn constructive art, sculpturing and how to create a mobile. For Age: 4 to 6 and 7 to 12, Fri 03/16/2012 from 1:00 – 4:00. Cost: $ 40.

Although we don’t have every great camp in the DFW area, we hope this list is helpful to you. Please contact Kim at ki*@ki************.com if you know of other camps that need to be added to the list. I’m starting to work on the summer camp list so feel free to start sending me your favorites so I can make sure they get included on that list!